trinket
trinket definition
trin·ket (triŋ′kit)
noun
- a small, inexpensive ornament, piece of jewelry, etc.
- a trifle or toy
Etymology: ME trenket, shoemakers' knife, ladies' toy knife, ornament < NormFr trenquet < OFr trenchet < trenchier, to cut: see trench
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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